Consumers in Texas commented on a Water Survey!
- Do you think about your water usage on a daily basis?
- Do you make an effort to use your appliances efficiently?
- Do you contribute to community-oriented water conservation efforts?
In 2018, 4,000 residents across 14 states shared their thoughts on these and other questions about our most precious natural resource – water. Texas respondents to the Perspectives on America’s Water Survey numbered 383, second only to California. See if you agree with their answers.
More than half of the people surveyed thought American businesses should do more to contribute to sustainability efforts related to water:
Should businesses take the lead and work with local community groups on water related initiatives?
70 percent said YES.
Should businesses help community members be better educated about water usage and conservation?
67 percent said YES.
Are you trying to conserve water?
46 percent of consumers reported that they were personally trying to conserve water.
43 percent are willing to do more – by new daily activities at home to reduce water use.
However, 23 percent said they needed help in identifying new ways to save water.
In answer to questions about drinking water:
67 percent of consumers in the southern region of the U.S., including Texas, are concerned about contaminants in the sources of their drinking water.
Overall, 91 percent of consumers say clean water is our most important natural resource.
So what do you think?
Do you agree with their answers? We want to hear from you! Copy and paste into an email the questions below , and include YOUR responses. Send it to enviro@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.
Water Survey Questions:
Should businesses take the lead and work with local community groups on water related initiatives?
Should businesses help community members be better educated about water usage and conservation?
Are you personally trying to conserve water?
Are you willing to do more by learning about new daily activities at home to reduce water use?
Are you concerned about contaminants in the sources of our drinking water?
Do you agree that clean water is our most important natural resource?
Sign up to receive “New and Noteworthy“, a weekly update from The Woodlands Township Environmental Services to stay informed, receive notifications about events, and get tips about best water use. You will see:
- education and information about water use and conservation
- how to reduce contamination in local waterways
- notices about presentations on these and other vital topics
You will also receive information on other helpful topics such as Recycling, Native Plants, Holiday trash schedules, and more. For more water-specific information visit HERE!
If you have questions, call Environmental Services at 281-210-3800.
Click HERE to view the entire Water Survey.
We’re expected to rinse food cans and containers for recycle, and cut back on water usage. ???